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Digital accessibility in the workplace

Many disabilities are hidden, which means you are probably working with people who have a disability without knowing. Follow these simple, free tips to be inclusive.

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Accessibility and the law

What does the law in the UK say about digital accessibility and how does it affect your company?

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Making your videos accessible

Making your videos accessible not only shows a commitment to diversity and inclusion but can also expand your audience and increase engagement with your content.

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WCAG made easy for content creators

WCAG is notoriously confusing. That’s why we try to make it as simple as possible, highlighting the key accessibility requirements content creators need to know.

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Making online meetings accessible

More than 2 million people have a vision impairment in the UK. Make your online meetings as accessible as possible so you don’t discriminate against your attendees.

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Digital accessibility and the elderly

Technology is growing at an incredible rate. Unfortunately, as the industry grows there are some people in danger of being left behind. Read how technology can affect the elderly and what you can do to help.

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Accessible emails

With 14 million in the UK having a disability, you’re probably emailing people with a disability without knowing. It is important to be inclusive by making your communication accessible.

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Accessible PowerPoint presentations

Microsoft PowerPoint has built-in features to help make your documents and presentations accessible. A few small changes to the way you work can make a huge difference to your users.

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Writing accessible content

Writing accessible content ensures everyone can understand what you are trying to say. Clearer content is better for everyone.

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How to write alternative text

Alt text is a short description of an image for screen readers to read out loud. It’s also shown in place of images if they can’t be shown for any reason, like a slow internet connection.

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Inclusive and accessible recruitment

Hiring people with disabilities can bring additional skills and knowledge to your company. In order to encourage people with disabilities to apply, your recruitment process must be inclusive and accessible.

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How to write Easy Read content

Easy Read is an accessible form of content writing for people with learning disabilities. It uses short, simple sentences with pictures.

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How to choose an accessible font

It is important to use a large enough font on all websites and documents so everyone can read it. This affects people with vision impairments and dyslexia in particular.

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How to choose accessible colours

Colour contrast between text and the background can severely affect users’ ability to read content on a page. For text to be readable, it needs to have sufficient contrast with the background.

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